Alec Burleson

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Cardinals Blank Rangers in Series Finale

Cardinals 1, Rangers 0 ARLINGTON, Tex. (June 7) — The Texas Rangers‘ winning streak was snapped at five games as they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, 1–0, on Wednesday. A solo home run by Alec Burleson was the deciding factor in the series finale. The Rangers remain 4.5 games ahead of the Houston Astros […]

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Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks in a rundown against the Cardinals
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Diamondbacks Clip Cardinals in Wild One; Ahmed Golfs Double on Bounced Pitch

Diamondbacks 8, Cardinals 7 ST. LOUIS, Apr. 18 — A wild evening at Busch Stadium, one that included a two-run Nick Ahmed double on a pitch that bounced, culminated in an 8–7 victory for the Arizona Diamondbacks over the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night. In the process, they overcame a two-homer game by Cardinals catcher […]

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Pavin Smith of the Diamondbacks rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against the Cardinals.
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Kelly, Marte, Smith Power Diamondbacks to Victory over Cardinals

Diamondbacks 6, Cardinals 3 ST. LOUIS, Apr. 17 — Merrill Kelly allowed one run on five hits, walking none and striking out three across six innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 6–3, Monday night at Busch Stadium. Ketel Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run and Pavin Smith went 1-for-3 with […]

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St. Louis Cardinals' Mix Set To Treat Fans Again
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St. Louis Cardinals’ Mix Set To Treat Fans Again

The St. Louis Cardinals‘ mix of experienced stars and young prospects should have them in the mix for more success in the National League Central Division. St. Louis fans have been spoiled. Their beloved Birds have had a winning record in 23 of the last 25 seasons. That includes 16 trips to the playoffs, four […]

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